Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — iodine balance

Nearly 2 billion people worldwide are iodine deficient — and many don't know it. Discover why iodine is critical for thyroid health, who is most at risk, and how a simple at-home urine test can reveal your levels.

Iodine deficiency is more common than many realise. This guide walks through how to assess iodine status using dietary recall, symptom profiling, and a three-part laboratory panel — including thyroid function, thyroglobulin, and urinary iodine and bromine testing.

Once iodine deficiency is confirmed through laboratory assessment, choosing the right supplement form is critical. This guide explains the difference between iodide and molecular iodine, how to dose safely, what to consider with Hashimoto's, and how to monitor your progress with at-home hormone testing.